Author: EMagraken

CTE Severity Linked to Number of Years in Contact Sports, Not Number of Concussions

September 17, 2016

In the last decade there has been great progress in public understanding that concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury, not simply ‘getting your bell rung’. Current studies are showing, however, that sub-concussive blows over a prolonged period are equally troubling and a recent article published in the Journal of Neurosurgery Clinics of North … More CTE Severity Linked to Number of Years in Contact Sports, Not Number of Concussions

What if Werdum Lost? A Quick Legal Breakdown

September 11, 2016

At UFC 203 Farbricio Werdum won a unanimous decision against Travis Browne in the co-main event. A controversial moment arose in Round 1, however, when Browne injured his finger from a Werdum (legal) strike and basically called timeout with the referee intervening and allowing a stoppage of the action.  (I would provide a GIF of … More What if Werdum Lost? A Quick Legal Breakdown

Let’s Talk Physics, Gloves, Combat Sports and Brain Trauma

September 8, 2016

One topic I often revisit is the reality that gloves in combative sports such as boxing, kickboxing and MMA do a great job protecting from superficial injury but likely lead to an increase of traumatic brain injury and CTE. This week I had the pleasure of picking up a hard copy of Jason Thalken’s “Fight … More Let’s Talk Physics, Gloves, Combat Sports and Brain Trauma

Is Ohio Bending the Rules for CM Punk’s UFC Debut?

September 6, 2016

This week former professional wrestler Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk) is making his long anticipated debut in the UFC. Brooks’ debut at the sports highest stage is controversial as he has no history of amateur or professional MMA bouts and unlike some professional wrestlers who made the crossover such as Brock Lesnar, he does not … More Is Ohio Bending the Rules for CM Punk’s UFC Debut?

Study – Rapid Weight Gain and Weight Discrepancy of No Significance in Boxing Bout Outcomes

September 3, 2016

Adding to this site’s archived articles addressing rapid extreme weight cut practices in combat sports, a recent study was published in the Journal of The Physician and Sports Medicine evaluating competition results in boxing with athletes who practiced Rapid Weight Gain after weigh ins. In the study, titled Rapid Weight Gain in Professional Boxing and … More Study – Rapid Weight Gain and Weight Discrepancy of No Significance in Boxing Bout Outcomes

$7,000 in Damages Awarded Following Piracy of UFC 159

September 1, 2016

Adding to this site’s archived cases awarding damages for piracy of UFC pay per view programs, reasons for judgement were recently released awarding $7,000 in damages for the commercial piracy of UFC 159. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc v. Richter) the Defendant operated a commercial establishment which displayed UFC 159 without paying … More $7,000 in Damages Awarded Following Piracy of UFC 159

Diaz to NSAC – No Weed in Month Before UFC 202

August 30, 2016

After UFC 202 Nate Diaz controversially vaped CBD oil at the post fight press conference leading USADA to open an investigation into his actions. At the conference Diaz suggested he ingested CBD oil before and after competition telling reporters that “It helps with the healing process and inflammation, stuff like that. So you want to … More Diaz to NSAC – No Weed in Month Before UFC 202

Talking Diaz, McGregor, Marijuana, Vaping, Water Bottles and More on The Fight Network

August 25, 2016

Today I had the pleasure of making an appearance on the Fight Network’s MMA Meltdown with Gabriel Morency discussing some of the latest legal topics in combat sports.   You can find the full interview here: I’d like to thank Gabriel for having me as a guest. For those of you visiting here for the first time after listening welcome!  For … More Talking Diaz, McGregor, Marijuana, Vaping, Water Bottles and More on The Fight Network

Why Nate Diaz’s Post UFC Vaping May Be OK with the NSAC but not USADA

August 21, 2016

Update October 6, 2016 – USADA has issued Diaz a public warning for this anti-doping policy violation but sensibly nothing more.  USADA issued the following press release– USADA announced today that UFC athlete Nate Diaz, of Stockton, Calif., has admitted using a prohibited substance during the in-competition period and has accepted a public warning for … More Why Nate Diaz’s Post UFC Vaping May Be OK with the NSAC but not USADA